Chapter 448, Italian Cannon(2/3)
"Italy."
"oh!"
Zhang Yong nodded.
It is truly an Italian cannon.
Because at that time, the Western powers imposed an arms embargo on China, including France. Therefore, it was not possible to buy field artillery directly from the French.
But arms dealers are always the smartest.
The Italians imported this field gun from France and then resold it to the Chinese. The middlemen made the difference. It is said that they made a lot of money.
Why can Italy sell it? Because it does not participate in the arms embargo.
Sometimes, you say that Italians are not smart enough. This is simply a fallacy.
Others were on the wrong team at the beginning, but quickly corrected themselves. In the end, they were still one of the victorious countries.
Do you dare to say that others are not smart?
Others bet on both sides. Whichever side wins does not lose. It is a proper tumbler.
Oh, let’s talk about Italian artillery...
In the Battle of Pinangrad, Li Yunlong used this Italian cannon to kill his wife. The cannon was a good one, but it was a bit expensive for his wife.
"Fifty doors?"
"Yes. Each cannon also comes with 500 rounds of shells."
"Five hundred rounds?"
"Yes. The whole package price is only 500,000 oceans."
“So expensive.”
"Not expensive, not expensive. Really. A cannon and cannonballs together cost only ten thousand oceans! Where can you buy it at such a price?"
"expensive."
Zhang Yong shook his head.
In fact, the price is really not expensive.
Ten thousand yuan bought a 75mm mountain cannon. It seemed very expensive. However, the market price at that time was like this.
The Czech light machine guns equipped by German mechanics cost thousands of oceans each.
Even if domestic arsenals imitate them, the cost will be hundreds of dollars. It is no exaggeration to say that arms cost money.
Think one million oceans is a lot?
In fact, it is not enough to equip a division, and it is still a militia division with only rifles.
In any case, a 75mm mountain cannon is definitely worth 10,000 oceans. The 105mm howitzer sold by the Germans costs more than 100,000 oceans. That is expensive.
The so-called German products are good. The only drawback is that they are expensive. Even the head of state himself cannot afford them.
As long as the price of the Tiger Type, Tiger King, etc. can be reduced by half, the Head of State can support it for at least two more years.
"where?"
"I can't tell you this."
"In the hands of the Japanese?"
"Of course not. How could I hand it over to the Japanese?"
"They didn't torture you?"
"have."
"But I didn't see any injuries on you."
"They sent two women to deal with me every day. They made me weak every day. When I couldn't survive, they gave me medicine. Isn't this torture?"
"Did they get whips and candles?"
"What?"
"Nothing. It is indeed a terrible punishment. You didn't confess?"
"of course not."
"If it were me, I would send two strong men..."
"Torture me?"
"It doesn't have to be torture..."
"what is that?"
"It's nothing. You have a good rest. Your people from the British Consulate should arrive early in the morning."
"I don't want to sleep. I hate sleeping the most right now. Just tell me, do you want the artillery? If you really want it, I can sell it to you at cost. Four hundred and fifty thousand oceans."
"Three hundred thousand!"
"Three hundred thousand? No, no, no, impossible..."
"I can not afford it."
Zhang Yong shook his head, shrugged and spread his hands.
I am very sincere. However, I really have no money. My entire net worth is only three hundred thousand oceans.
The point is, this artillery piece I bought is of no use.
I am Fuxingshe.
Not a German mechanic.
Does Boss Dai still dare to hide fifty artillery pieces?
That's incredible.
The bald guy here just learned the news, and Boss Dai over there will probably have to go to the execution ground. It will definitely be a capital crime.
"Then help me contact the buyer."
"What's in it for me?"
"Of course. According to market rules, if it exceeds 500,000 yuan, we will split it half."
"Four hundred thousand."
"No. I will lose money."
"Where's your original buyer? Didn't you receive a deposit?"
"I only received a deposit of 50,000 yuan."
"Who is the buyer?"
"I can't tell you this. Really. You know the rules of the industry. If I reveal it, I won't be able to continue doing it in the future."
"You still want to continue?"
"Sure. Why not?"
"The Japanese can catch you once, but they can catch you a second time..."
"Then you come and save me again!"
"I……"
Zhang Yong was stunned.
Wocao. This British brain circuit...
Captain Jack is not as smart as you. Do you still expect me to save you a second time?
Let me tell you the truth, this time, it was all a coincidence.
It was you who happened to be in Fuli Palace. It was me who happened to attack Fuli Palace. You almost couldn't get out.
Still want a next time?
Next time the Japanese catch you, instead of sending two women every day, they will send two sumo wrestlers every day...
Contact buyer...
It doesn't seem impossible. It's definitely necessary to be appointed.
This 75mm field gun has excellent performance and is very suitable for the Chinese army. It is especially suitable for German weapon divisions.
Five hundred thousand oceans is really not expensive. The government can also afford it.
The question is, how to report it?
It's impossible for him to send a telegram directly to the committee, right? It's an exaggeration to think about it...
Shake his head.
To be continued...